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Pixxel Unveils First Images from its First Light Campaign

Pixxel, India’s space data startup, has unveiled the first-ever set of images from its hyperspectral pathfinder satellites as part of its ‘First Light’ Campaign. The images capture intricate details of the land and water features of regions such as Krishna River Delta (India), Palm Islands (Dubai), Super pit (Australia), Saloum River Delta (Senegal), Granny Smith Gold mine (Australia) and Brockman (Australia).

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SSSIF Ends as Europe and US Strengthen Space Partnership

The Small Satellites & Services International Forum (SSSIF) congress concluded yesterday in Malaga, Spain, after three days in which experts from the space sector gathered to discuss and reflect on the innovation of the international space sector, the present challenges and the future needs of small satellites. 

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The Space Café Podcast #75: Midge Goldberg: Exploring the Intersection of Space Science and Poetry

Midge Goldberg's insights on the intersection of science and poetry are fascinating and thought-provoking. Her book, "Outer Space - 100 Poems” is a great example of how science and poetry can work together to create something unique and beautiful. As technology advances, the question of whether machines can replace human poets becomes more relevant, but Goldberg believes that the emotional and human elements of poetry cannot be replicated. This episode provides a unique perspective on the role of poetry in science and technology.

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Space Café Israel by Meidad Pariente: Alice Miller – Spiritualism, Engineering, and following your heart

In the Eighth episode of Space Café Israel, Meidad Pariente is in conversation with Alice Miller. Can you share something personal that isn’t written in your LinkedIn profile? Wow. Usually what you don't want people to know you don't write on your LinkedIn page. But I think one thing which is very, very dear to me, which is a very big part of my life, is lying under the stars.

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UKSA to Fund Companies to Provide Services for Moon Missions

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The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon. The new funding is part of the European Space Agency’s Moonlight program, which aims to launch a constellation of satellites into orbit around the Moon from 2028. As a result, future astronauts, rovers, science experiments and other equipment will be able to communicate, share large amounts of data, including high-definition video, and navigate safely across the lunar surface.

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ESA and Deutsche Telekom Partner for Connectivity Resillience

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Deutsche Telekom have partnered to enable seamless connectivity from terrestrial networks, from the sky or from above. At Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on the hybrid networks of the future.

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ispace Releases Interim Success Report for HAKUTO-R Mission 1

ispace, inc., a global lunar exploration company, has released an interim success report and announced that its HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander has entered the second phase of its mission, having traveled to its farthest point from Earth into deep space. The lander is now on a trajectory to the Moon with a scheduled landing for the end of April 2023

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Space Café Radio – ILA Special – with Dr. Timo Stuffler

In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr. Timo Stuffler,   Director of Business Development and Exploration at OHB SE, about their exploration heritage and ambitions in the space exploration sector. We spoke with Timo during the 2022 ILA Berlin, which is the largest aerospace trade show in Germany which took place this year June 22 - 26.

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